San Luis Obispo Law Enforcement Assistance Foundation
SAN LUIS OBISPO LAW ENFORCEMENT is a private foundation based in San Luis Obispo, California. It provides temporary financial assistance to active and honorably retired law enforcement personnel serving San Luis Obispo County and their immediate families when they face a catastrophic event.
San Luis Obispo Law Enforcement Assistance Foundation at a glance
In short: San Luis Obispo Law Enforcement Assistance Foundation gave $21K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $20,865
- +41.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +120.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,897
- -35.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,160
- Total assets
- $2,417,826
- +9.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to San Luis Obispo Law Enforcement Assistance Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 13126, San Luis Obispo, CA 93406
Phone: (805) 709-5873
Website: https://www.sloleaf.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who San Luis Obispo Law Enforcement Assistance Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 16 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated service area is San Luis Obispo County. All 11 recipients listed for 2024 were in San Luis Obispo, California, and the filing reports that 100% of 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How San Luis Obispo Law Enforcement Assistance Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 25% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2023) to $21K (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $21K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 11 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $20,865 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
— indicates that the supplied filing data does not report a figure.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,417,826 | $251,939 | $49,503 | $20,865 | 11 | $28,652 | $224,973 | $113,282 |
| 2023 | $2,210,620 | $60,239 | $39,660 | $14,763 | 5 | $21,850 | $52,177 | $107,432 |
| 2022 | $2,190,041 | $62,239 | $94,726 | — | — | — | $53,680 | — |
| 2021 | $2,222,528 | $186,680 | $69,405 | — | — | — | $131,632 | — |
| 2020 | $2,105,253 | $119,889 | $64,259 | — | — | — | $70,337 | — |
| 2019 | $2,049,623 | $149,605 | $22,184 | — | — | — | $65,063 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, San Luis Obispo Law Enforcement Assistance Foundation reported a distributable amount of $113K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to provide immediate, temporary financial assistance to active or honorably retired law enforcement agency personnel who serve San Luis Obispo County, and to their immediate families. Its website describes assistance for financial hardship caused by death, serious injury, critical illness, or other catastrophic circumstances.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $20,865. Grant amounts ranged from $260 to $5,000, with a median of $1,160. The largest listed award was $5,000 to an individual recipient for funeral and memorial expenses. Other notable awards included $4,326 to an individual recipient, $3,254 to an individual recipient, and $1,805 to an individual recipient, each for direct assistance with medical and related out-of-pocket expenses.
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. The filing does not describe an application process or required materials. Separately, the foundation’s website describes temporary assistance for qualifying law enforcement personnel and their families.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John Allen as president, Connie Hunt as vice president, Vicki Janssen as secretary, and Jim Brabeck as treasurer. Directors listed on that filing are Brian Amoroso, Mike Bueno, George Hughes, Donna Jordan, Tom Milder, and Jim Munro.
San Luis Obispo Law Enforcement Assistance Foundation is led by John Allen, President since 2022 (on filings since 2021); none of the 15 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Allen
President
Immediate Past President → President, 2022
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donna Jordan
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
George Hughes
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Bueno
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pete Sysak
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Terry O'Farrell
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Milder
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Tolbert
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Amoroso
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Sullivan
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Munro
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Victoria O'Keeffe
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Connie Hunt
Vice President
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vicki Janssen
Secretary
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Brabeck
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Harry Ovitt (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: James Brabeck (2019–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Pam Pickering (2019–2022) — Honorary Director & Nonvoti
- Former: Rex Reece (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Rick Terborch (2019–2022) — Honorary Director & Nonvoti
- Former: Jake Miller Part Year (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Jake Miller (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Katcho Achadjian (2019) — Honorary Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about San Luis Obispo Law Enforcement Assistance Foundation
How much does San Luis Obispo Law Enforcement Assistance Foundation give each year?
San Luis Obispo Law Enforcement Assistance Foundation gave $21K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $15K across 5 grants.
What is San Luis Obispo Law Enforcement Assistance Foundation's typical grant size?
San Luis Obispo Law Enforcement Assistance Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,160, and its average grant was $1,897, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does San Luis Obispo Law Enforcement Assistance Foundation give grants?
San Luis Obispo Law Enforcement Assistance Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does San Luis Obispo Law Enforcement Assistance Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on San Luis Obispo Law Enforcement Assistance Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is San Luis Obispo Law Enforcement Assistance Foundation?
San Luis Obispo Law Enforcement Assistance Foundation reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $29K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $113K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does San Luis Obispo Law Enforcement Assistance Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to provide immediate, temporary financial assistance to active or honorably retired law enforcement agency personnel who serve San Luis Obispo County, and to their immediate families. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from San Luis Obispo Law Enforcement Assistance Foundation?
San Luis Obispo Law Enforcement Assistance Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines. Check sloleaf.org for any change to that policy.
What is San Luis Obispo Law Enforcement Assistance Foundation's EIN?
San Luis Obispo Law Enforcement Assistance Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4519083. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does San Luis Obispo Law Enforcement Assistance Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 27, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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